An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a large Public Sector Body on a 1 year FTC. The postholder will be overseeing the financial management team and overseeing the full budgeting and forecasting process. This role will involve working closely with budget holders to ensure a smooth operation of the financial management function as well as managing a team of qualified Accountants.
Key Responsibilities:
* Management of the Financial Management Team
* Managing the production of monthly and quarterly management accounting information to a variety of audiences, both regional and national
* Ensuring that budget holders receive and understand financial, economic and resource information necessary to fulfil their own responsibilities
* Management of the production of the annual statutory accounts
* Responsibility for IT training within Finance and the coordination of upgrades to the Finance system
* Assisting the Financial Controller in strategic support and planning
* Assisting the coordination of the long-term financial planning exercise and budget cycle
* Assisting in the development of business financial processes and ensuring they are regularly maintained
* Where appropriate assisting at a detailed level in developments to the Finance System
* Manage and motivate a team of high performing qualified accountants
* Undertaking any other duties relevant to the key tasks and responsibilities identified by the Financial Controller
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA,)
* Experience in a large complex public sector / not for profit Organisation
* Extensive management accounting and finance business partnering experience
* Experience of financial accounting in a large, complex Organisation
Location: Central London,
Day Rate: £66,000 - £67,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Length: 1 year FTC with chance to move to permanent
This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome